On behalf of the Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce, I would like to thank you for your interest in Port Isabel, Texas and our area businesses. We hope the information contained in our new Visitors Guide will provide you with the help you need in planning your next trip, relocating to our area, or starting a new business venture within the community.

The Laguna Madre area encompasses the bay area of Port Isabel, South Padre Island, Laguna Heights and Laguna Vista. Port Isabel boasts a permanent population in excess of 5,000 and is separated from the shores of South Padre Island by the 2.6 mile long Queen Isabella Causeway. Its subtropical climate and heritage rich in culture and history make the city a favorite destination for millions of visitors each year. We hope you will be among them.

We are proud of our community and invite you to explore its great dining, shopping and lodging. Fishing, boating, shelling, surfing, swimming, bird watching, windsurfing and more are among the many vacation opportunities available to you year round. We know you will appreciate all these amenities plus our close proximity to Mexico—located just 30 minutes away.

Once you arrive in Port Isabel, please stop by and visit us at the Chamber office inside the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage at 421 Queen Isabella, Port Isabel TX 78578. Our office is open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. We look forward to your visit!

Sincerely,
Betty Wells

Port Isabel's Annual Shrimp Cook-Offcompetition is always a big hit. Local professionals and amateurs compete for the title of the areas best shrimp. You be the judge! Join us for a sampling of the best shrimp the valley has to offer.

Mark your Calendar!

2016 Annual Shrimp Cook-Off Nov. 5th.

The Port Isabel Chamber hosts an annual Christmas Lighted Boat Parade the first Saturday each December at 6 p.m. The 2016 date is set for December 3rd.

This holiday event is a beauty to behold. Decorated boats of all shapes and sizes are welcome to participate in the annual sail across the Laguna Madre.

Be sure to attend!

Port Isabel's Annual Longest Causeway Run and Fitness Walk is a wonderful event for people of all fitness levels. Enjoy a leisurely walk across the Laguna Madre Causeway or join the runners for a scenic 10K race.

This January and June event is attended by thousands of participants. Contact the Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce for registration and join us for a day of fitness!

The Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce is organized to promote business and community growth, to promote tourism, to advance the general welfare and prosperity of the city so that its business people will prosper and to enhance the quality of life and values of the community.